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Israel Ties Southern Lebanon Withdrawal to Army Capacity
By Geopolitics Desk · · Updated 2026-09-21 04:00 UTC
US Ambassador Huckabee has tied Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon to the Lebanese army's ability to secure the border, while Israeli officials reject fixed timelines. Retired Lebanese officers counter that Israel is obstructing the army's readiness to force a broader political normalization rather than a simple military exit.
A retired Lebanese general argues that Israel is using the army's capacity as a pretext for permanent presence, asserting that the military is ready to act only after Israeli forces withdraw, according to reporting from aawsat.com.
Source: aawsat.comUS Ambassador Huckabee states Israeli forces will remain until the Lebanese army secures the border, rejecting fixed timelines.
Source: ua.news
Based on reporting by ua.news and aawsat.com, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.
